Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Course Code: P293030
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free

Build your knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector on the Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care at City of Portsmouth College.
This course is an ideal progression if you've already completed your Level 2 Diploma, and you'll combine your studies with hands-on involvement – from spending time in a range of health and social care settings to gain experience, running projects in the local community and, if you want, taking part in NHS and other charitable campaigns to raise awareness.
Units include:
- equality, diversity and rights
- human growth and development
- safeguarding and protection
- communication
- infection prevention and control
- psychological perspectives
- sociological perspectives
- working in health and social care.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English.
This course is full time over two years and taught at the Highbury Campus. 100% attendance into College is expected.
You will need to complete an assignment for the majority of units, some of which are assessed by exam. You will regularly review your work with your tutor and receive feedback on your progress.
You could progress to a degree, an apprenticeship, or into employment in the health and social care sectors.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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